en دهان و دندان Oral and Maxillofacial گزارش مورد Case Report <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">Maxillo-Mandibular Fixation (MMF) is a commonly employed technique in maxillofacial fractures to stabilize fragments and maintain normal dental occlusion during healing. While MMF is frequently utilized in maxillofacial surgery, extended intraoral retention for an extended period is unusual. Therefore, the presence of such hardware for a prolonged duration without patient complaints raises questions about the circumstances leading to this situation. This case study presents a scenario involving the retention of arch bars for 6 years. It underscores the importance of regular follow-up and timely removal of hardware. Consideration of each patient&#39;s unique social and financial context is crucial in this regard, and implementing a structured office recall system could help prevent similar complications.</li> </ul> Surgery, Oral Trauma, Post-Surgical Care, Jaw Fixation Techniques, Trauma Nursing 38 42 http://jsurgery.bums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-423-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Mehrdad Shahraki sadra.amh.94@gmail.com 100319475328460010116 100319475328460010116 No Assistant professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, School of Dentistry, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran AmirHossein khazaei ahk2000.dent@gmail.com 100319475328460010117 0009-0002-9560-9320 No Dental Student, School of Dentistry, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran sadra Amirpour Haradasht sadraharadasht@gmail.com 100319475328460010118 100319475328460010118 Yes Maxillofacial Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran